Living by Power Lines: Health Dangers

Posted by: Vidya

Power lines health issues have been the subject of many research studies over the past 30 years. Indeed, at this point, there is much evidence strongly indicating that as proximity toof the home to power lines increases, so does the risk of developing a wide range of both physical and psychological disorders.

Yet, although government regulatory agencies have been investigating the claims made by these researchers for years, to date there are few regulations in most countries that provide true safety to the public.

Why is Living Near Power Lines Dangerous?

Power lines emit high levels of electromagnetic radiation (EMFs). These hazardous manmade EMFs interact in a destructive way with the natural electromagnetic field that exists within human beings (and all other living beings). They interfere with cell functioning, break DNA strands, and erode the immune system. These biological irregularities cause initial symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, headaches, nausea, and digestive disorders—and often end up causing more serious diseases, especially in children, pregnant women and the elderly. Read more on the dangers of EMFs.

Childhood Leukemia

One of the first studies that investigated the dangers of power lines was conducted by Wertheimer & Leeper in 1979. They examined the relationship between the incidence of leukemia in children and living by power lines. Investigating the effects of EMFs on children who lived at various distances, they found that there was a higher incidence of leukemia in children who lived closest to power lines.

In 2005, the British Medical Journal published a study conducted by Dr. Gerald Draper, et al., which found that children who lived within 200 meters of a high voltage power line at birth were 70% more likely to develop childhood leukemia than those living more than 600 meters away.

Cancer

In 2008, R.M. Lowenthal in Hobart, Australia, conducted a research study focusing on the incidence of cancer and exposure to high power lines. Results showed that the risk of developing cancer increased by 106% for people who lived within 50 meters of a power line, as compared to those who lived 300 meters away.

Depression, Anxiety and Sleep Disorders

The Pacific Northwest Laboratory in Washington published a study in 1988 that found that EMFs from power lines disrupted circadian rhythm cycles and altered serotonin and melatonin neurotransmitter levels—all of which cause sleep disorders and difficulty in regulating emotions, such as depression and anxiety.

Alzheimer’s Disease and Senile Dementia

In 2008, Dr. Anke Huss, et al., conducted a study correlating power lines and the risk of death due to neurodegenerative diseases. Researchers found that there was a dose-response relation between living by power lines and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and also senile dementia.

Miscarriage

In 2001, Dr. De-Kun Li, leading a team at Kaiser Permanent’s research division in Oakland, CA, conducted an epidemiological study which found an up to six-fold increased risk of spontaneous abortions among women living by power lines.

Later, in 2002, Newsgroup Newspapers reported on a study in which it was found that 1 woman in 7 living within 25 meters of a power line suffered from spontaneous abortions; whereas, those living further than 25 meters only suffered 1 in 29.

Is more proof of power lines health risks needed?

Aside from the studies described above, various other studies have also been conducted over the years, correlating living by power lines with other diseases, such as breast cancer, brain cancer, and heart disease. It is unclear as to how much more proof of danger is needed before government authorities will act to ensure the safety of the public. Their refrain that “more data is needed before a conclusion can be drawn” is getting old. Those who are living by power lines obviously have to act on their own to protect themselves.

What can be done to prevent power lines health risks?

Simply deciding to move is a highly complicated and often difficult task for most people these days. Other measures have to be taken. Using EMF protection in the home is an effective way to prevent the health risks that power lines present.

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